Open Hearts: New Watch Wallpaper
Back in our April 2008 issue, we presented a photo essay of luxury mechanical watches with openworked dials, showcasing the work of ace photographer Nik Sch?lzel. Now we’re making these shots available as downloadable desktop wallpaper for the first time. Click here to see the images, which can be enlarged with a click.   Ebel 1911 BTR ChronographMaurice Lacroix Masterpiece Squelette (left) & Graham Chronofighter R.A.C.Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox2 Chronograph DBS Vulcain Golden Heart (front) & Louis Erard 1931 Big Date GMTZenith Grande Port Royal Open Concept (left) & Milus Herios Triretrograde Seconds Skeleton

Michele Sofisti Appointed CEO of Sowind Group
PPR announced in Paris today the appointment of Michele Sofisti as CEO of Sowind Group, effective immediately. He will be seconded by Stefano Macaluso, Managing Director for Girard-Perregaux, and Massimo Macaluso, Managing Director for JeanRichard and the Manufacture, who remain in their current positions. Sofisti will also continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer Gucci Group Watches and Jewellery, and Member of the Board of Directors of Gucci Timepieces Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Japan. An expert of the haute horlogerie industry, Michele Sofisti joined Gucci Group Watches as Strategic Advisor in 2009. He was promoted to CEO in 2010 after helping to successfully reposition Gucci's product offering within the watchmaking marketmenting on this announcement, Fran?ois-Henri Pinault, CEO of PPR and President of Sowind Group, said: “I am pleased to welcome Michele Sofisti to this new role. Michele has strong management expertise within the high-end watchmaking segment. I am confi

Reflecting On The Jaeger - LeCoultre Calibre 101 Movement - World's Smallest
Please enjoy the original article below by established watch writer Meehna Goldsmith. From magazines, to the freer writing form of the web, she is a knowledgeable watch junkie who knows high-end pieces. She contributes to publications such as Robb Report, International Watch, Watch Journal, among others, as well as aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer. You can visit her on her website meehnagoldsmithwatches-dealer.For those stateside, the year 1929 holds dark memories of the disastrous plunge of the U.S. stock market. However, across the world in the Swiss workshops of Jaeger LeCoultre, the year 1929 is a cause for celebration: it marks the birthday of the iconic Calibre 101.At its debut, the Calibre 101 set the record for the world's smallest movement and 81 years later in 2010, it still holds this honor [Ed. Note: check out another article here discussing the life of the Calibre 101 movement]. When you think about all the patents and record-breaking feats announced every year in the world of ho

Omega seedmaster LCD batteries
Hi, first post!! Been looking and listening for a while now and the time has come to post.Can someone out there tell me where i can buy batteries for the 70's Speedmaster LCD? Awaiting delivery of my first LCD omega and it will need batteries to check condition. Are they available and if so ( i hope...) from where would be a good start.Many thanks indeed.

5116R vs 5119R What is the difference
As the title says what is the difference? Thanks